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15th Apr 2021

3 easy lockdown crafts to make from things you have around the house

Trine Jensen-Burke

If they’ve turned there noses up at yet another walk, there’s always crafts.

If your kids have started climbing the walls with lockdown boredom and you want to tear them away from the screens for a bit – we have the perfect solution.

Here are three easy craft ideas that are bound to spark some creativity and fun. And best of all – these works of art can be created with things you probably already have at home. Handy!

1. Painted paper pinwheels

You might need to help them make the actual pinwheels, but the painting part they are going to love.

Get the how-to at: Art Bar

easy summer crafts

2. Ice Cube Watercolor Paint

Cool off while you’re getting your art on. Mix watercolors and freeze. Don’t forget to add your Popsicle stick. As the ice melts, create your masterpiece. Get the how-to at: Sheknows.com.

easy summer crafts

3. Pasta necklaces

The perfect way to use up any little scraps of paint you have in your art box.

Get the how-to at: Pink Stripy Socks

easy summer crafts